A team of researchers at Queen's University are working to develop futuristic communications systems that could help protect frontline troops.
The project is aimed at investigating the use of many highly specialised antennas that could be worn by combat troops to provide covert short-range person-to-person battleground communications.
It is understood the project could lead to the development of advanced wireless systems that would enable small squads of soldiers to share real-time video, covert surveillance data and tactical information with each other via helmet mounted visors.
Lead researcher, Dr Simon Cotton believes it is a major achievement.
"It underlines the fact that the group is now a recognised international leader in the area of Body Area Networks" he said.
"Our job is to help make them a reality by modelling how the devices would work in real life; how the signals would be transmitted to and from the body of each user and what types of antennas would be required to allow them to function properly," he added.
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